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Free MP3 from Robert Sabin's "Romero" at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
October 18, 2007

Track ZWKDD Windows: Right Click > Save As / Mac: Control + Click Artist/Band Robert Sabin Duration 05:33 Album Romero Record Label Ranula Music Description Having been familiar with most of his work from an early age (a local video store let ...

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Wayne Escoffery & Veneration at Chris's Jazz Cafe on October 20, 2007

Source: All About Jazz
October 18, 2007

Tenor Saxophonist Wayne Escoffery & Veneration play at Chris's Jazz Cafe on October 20, 2007. Escoffery is touring in support of his current release Live At Smoke on the Savant label.

WAYNE ESCOFFERY & VENERATION Wayne Escoffery - Tenor Saxophone Mark Sherman - Vibes Joe Martin - Bass Jason Brown - Drums

Sets @ 8 & 10 PM Chris' Jazz Cafe 1421 Sansom St ...

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Dave Mullen & Butta Thursday, November 8th at 10PM

Source: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services
October 18, 2007

Roberts Music Group Presents DAVE MULLEN and BUTTA Featuring: Dave Mullen- Tenor and soprano saxophones Anthony Robustelli- Keys Don Martin- Bass Greg Gonzales- Drums Ronnie Roc- Percussion Lisala Beatty- Lead vocals Gregory K. Lathan-Vocals Kira Smith- Vocals Wendell Jordan- Vocals Leslee Warren- Vocals Thursday, November 8th, 2007 10PM, ...

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An International Platform for Jazz and Cabaret Singers and Musicians

Source: All About Jazz
October 18, 2007

The new and second edition of ENTERTAINMENT GREATS FROM THE 1800'S TO THE PRESENT: CINEMA, STAGE, MUSIC, DIVAS, LEGENDS was just published. A massive volume containing 1,500 photos of stars, icons, celebrities from the 17th century to the present, and the 2,000 most prominent singers and musicians of jazz, cabaret, pop, oldies, and American standards. This is the pre-final volume of the series World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment, written by Maximillien de Lafayette who authored 115 ...

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Trumpeter Chris Botti Interviewed at AAJ

Source: All About Jazz
October 18, 2007

When one thinks of Italy certain things come to mind, chief among them--romance, fashion, the culinary arts and a cherished optimistic outlook on life. For years, the Italian arts have chronicled the human condition. And now, prolific trumpeter Chris Botti has personified this through his release, Italia (Columbia, 2007); employing outstanding singers Andrea Bocelli, Paula Cole and a posthumous duet with Dean Martin. The result is something truly extraordinary.

AAJ contributor Katrina-Kasey Wheeler discussed Italia with Botti, and also acquired ...

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Gemini Soul "Live" @ 19 Broadway Niteclub; Nov. 7th - Free Show

Source: All About Jazz
October 18, 2007

Gemini Soul “Live" @ 19 Broadway Niteclub

Wednesday - November 7th @ 9 PM 19 BROADWAY NITECLUB 17 Broadway Blvd. Fairfax, CA 94930 415-485-0375

Showtime: 9 PM Admission: FREE Promotional Show

Cyber Jazz recording artists Andre Ajamu Akinyele - bass & programming (Ah-jah-moo + Ah-kin-yay-lay); Jon O'Bergh - keyboards, piano & programming; Andrew Foster - percussion; and Alex Marks - drums will make their debut at 19 Broadway in Fairfax, ...

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Paul Slaughter's Photographic Portfolio of Monterey's Jazz Festival's 50th

Source: All About Jazz
October 18, 2007

Noted photographer, Paul Slaughter, has posted a terrific photographic portfolio of his coverage of the Monterey Jazz Festival's 50th on his web site. Here is what Paul had to say about the Festival. “It has been 32 years since I had the good fortune to attend a Monterey Jazz Festival. This year was really a gas. The highlights for me were the extraordinary talents ...

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November Releases From Delmark Records

Source: All About Jazz
October 18, 2007

Little Arthur Duncan - Live at Rosa's Blues Lounge (Delmark DE 793/DVD 1793) Blues vocalist/songwriter/bandleader/harmonica player Little Arthur Duncan is now in his 73rd year and is not slowing down one bit. On this brand new August 2007 recording Arthur's performance is powerful and amazing. He is accompanied by his band The Backscratchers - Illinois Slim and Rick Kreher on guitar; Michael Azzi on bass; and Twist Turner on drums. With special guest vocalist Little Al Thomas. Recorded and videotaped ...

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